Ignition Wires Position

This is probably one of the dumbest questions ever posted here but I am trying to fire up the engine and I want to be sure I am doing it right. I have spark on the wires, a bit weak but spark nonetheless. I have been cranking it up but no explosion. I replaced the rotor and cap but I want to be sure my wires are in the correct order. Soooo, how can I be sure my wires are in the right spark plug?

 

Here is what I would do.

You did not mention which engine you have, and that may get you a better answer, but they all work the same.

1) Bring the number one piston to top dead center on compression stroke.

2) Check to see which distributor cap terminal the rotor contact is pointing to.

3) Connect that wire to the spark plug on the number one cylinder.

4) Connect the other wires to the plugs in firing order.

You DO have a TSM don't you? If not, you need to get one.

 

Thanks to all for the guidance. I had the wires correctly, it was just a weak batt and a faulty carb. But... It's alive! I am happy! It sounds great, all it needs is some fine tuning on time and carburator. My oil pressure is around 40 to 42. Is that ok?

 

Oil pressure "40-42..."

At idle, at full rpm? What temperature? What engine? What weight oil?

But yeah, 40 sounds pretty fair, all depending.

 

I have no idea which oil I have right now. I plan to do an oil change ASAP. I have no gauges connected other than the oil pressure . Rpms were about 1000 ish. And not cold but not fully warmed. Which oil should I use?

 

No idea. I bought it running 2 something years ago and this is the first time I start the engine.

 

Thanks!